The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G with a length of 45mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 and Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 and the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G weighs 174g, 20% (46g) lighter than the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7's weight of 220g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
